Country Living Easy Transformations: Bathrooms Book

Transforming a bathroom from boring to beautiful is easy with Country Living's help. Every splendid color photograph presents an attractive option, from decorating a fun kids' bathroom to fashioning a luxurious spa right at home. There's no need to begin from the ground up to create a space that meets your needs: you'll find winning ideas to adapt, detailed makeover plans to follow, and simple projects to make. The many looks to choose from include clean, attractive white-on-white, vintage chic, and soothing spaces, filled with soft colors and textures. See how to design and decorate a very small bathroom or one used by two or more people. There are inventive ways to add splashes of color or the warmth of wood, to organize and accessorize, and to adorn wall surfaces creatively.

Library Journal

Decorating ideas that can be done quickly in the country style are the focus of these two books, which are filled with decorating tips and color photographs of bathrooms and living rooms that will inspire amateur decorators. Although Stamper, a New York-based writer, briefly discusses planning a complete bathroom overhaul, the focus is on the details-such as paint, tile, or decorative accessories-that can change a bathroom's look. Cahill, whose previous books (Bathrooms, Kitchens, and Kids' Spaces) contained a similar mix of photographs and decorating tips, here concentrates on how to achieve a country look in living rooms. Practical projects, such as pillow-making, are included. If patrons are looking for more ideas for country-style decorating, both these books will serve them well. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.